Nearby Theaters

The Art Deco style State Theater was opened on December 25, 1934 with Dick Powell in “Flirtation Walk”. It was designed by architect S. Charles Lee.

After decades of showing movies, the State Theater was converted into a community arts center and concert hall. It was remodeled during the 1990’s and restorations and renovations continued until they were completed in February 2006.

This is a 1936 ad from the Modesto Bee. Go to the movies or take the chicken – tough choice:

FREE

A Thanksgiving Turkey For You
A 10 Lb. turkey free with every complete engine overhaul.
A 5-lb dressed chicken free with every purchase amounting to over $25.00
2 State Theater tickets with every purchase over $10.00.
1 State Theater ticket with every purchase over $5.00.

The State Theater will be this years venue for the 2008 California International Animation Film Festival. “CalAniFest 2008”, as it is called, will be held on July 19, 2008.

The State Theater has been newly renovated and is a genuine piece of historic old Modesto with a large screen, superb sound and digital projection. The film only screens Region 1 or Region 0 NTSC disks.

There will be a concert at this theatre on May 30th at 3:30 in memory of the Borden Twins, Marilyn and Roz Borden who played Teensy and Weensy in the I Love Lucy episode with Tennessee Ernie Ford entitled Tennessee Bound. I knew Marilyn and wish I were closer to Modesto to attend this event for 2 very talented entertainers. “The world has the Borden Twins, but Modesto had Marilyn”. Come and celebrate her amazing life!

Below is the official invitation from Marilyn and Roz' sister, Barbara:

After reading the posts on this link I see there are 2 members named “Java” and “Christian”. If you are in the Modesto area, I hope you can attend the May 30th event. I know “Lost Memory” is not in the Modesto area, but not sure about “ken mc”.